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US DoD orders Galvion's MAX-8 Mission Adaptive Charging Station and SPM

Galvion has announced the receipt of further orders from US DoD for their MAX-8 Mission Adaptive Charging Station and Squad Power Manager (SPM).

Above: Galvion’s Nerv Centr Mission Adaptive Charging Station (MAX-8).
Courtesy Galvion

Galvion’s Nerv Centr power management solutions have been selected as a part of a System Modernization Program (SMP) for the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits and Outfits (DRSKO) Program of Record.

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This announcement coincides with the AUSA event taking place in Washington DC, 14th-16th October 2024, where Galvion is exhibiting.

The customised power management solutions include the widely fielded Squad Power Manager (SPM) and Mission Adaptive Charging Station (MAX-8). Initial orders for 124 combined SPM and MAX-8 systems have been received to support the National Guard and Army DRSKO requirements following the successful completion of their user evaluation trials in late 2023. Deliveries of these systems will begin in late 2024.

Additional orders are expected to support the specific CBRND DRSKO requirements of other United States Department of Defense (US DoD) branches of service (Air Force and Marines) when subsequent fiscal year funding is released and service specific power management requirements are validated. 

The Galvion Nerv Centr SPM kit provides a lightweight and compact multifunctional system to enable the harvesting and management of energy from multiple sources. Using a customised selection of intelligent cables, the system provides the ability to scavenge, distribute and manage power from multiple power sources (solar, AC, DC, military batteries, NATO plugs and vehicle) and convert that power into a usable format for powering devices, peripheral equipment and recharging batteries. Galvion’s Nerv Centr MAX-8 is a portable charging solution built to withstand the harsh conditions of expeditionary operations. With the ability to draw power from multiple sources, including AC, solar and vehicle, the MAX-8 battery adapters offer the ability to charge different types of batteries simultaneously, with no setting changes needed.

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The SPM and the MAX-8 feature intelligent functionality, including prioritisation of needs, topping off the fullest battery first, automatic evaluation of power source and adjustment of charge rates to maximise power and minimise charge time. 

Above: Galvion’s Nerv Centr Squad Power Manager (SPM).
Courtesy Galvion

Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said: “We’re very proud to be supplying CBRND warfighters with customised solutions that will improve the power management efficiency of their DRSKO kits. Our systems are deployed across multiple US units and organisations to enhance the overall capability that helps to protect the warfighter and the nation.

“Our priority at Galvion is to deliver operational efficiencies and effectiveness for our users. These power management solutions simplify logistics by reducing battery burden and resupply requirements while ensuring that all mission-critical equipment is powered and ready to go in even the most austere environments. Faster charging means less burden while out in the field, allowing teams to do more with less, and that is what drives everything that we do here at Galvion.”

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